NCT01902563

Brief Summary

Background Several studies have shown the effect of osteopathic manipulative treatment on neonatal care in reducing length of stay, gastrointestinal problems, clubfoot complications and improving cranial asymmetry of infants affected by plagiocephaly. Despite several results obtained, there is still lack of standardized osteopathic evaluation and treatment procedures for newborns recovered in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The aim of this research is to provide a guideline on osteopathic approach in treating hospitalized newborns. Specific evaluation tests and treatments have been developed to tailor osteopathic method according to preterm and term infants' needs, NICU environment, medical and paramedical assistance.

Trial Health

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 10, 2013

Completed
8 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 18, 2013

Completed
Last Updated

May 19, 2014

Status Verified

May 1, 2014

First QC Date

July 10, 2013

Last Update Submit

May 16, 2014

Conditions

Keywords

osteopathic manipulative treatmentnewbornspreterm infantsprocedures

Interventions

Eligibility Criteria

Age29 Weeks - 40 Weeks
Sexall
Age GroupsChild (0-17)

You may qualify if:

  • newborn admitted to neonatal intensive care unit
  • informed consent signed from parent or legal guardian

You may not qualify if:

  • post surgery patients

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Sponsors & Collaborators

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Manipulation, Osteopathic

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Musculoskeletal ManipulationsComplementary TherapiesTherapeuticsPhysical Therapy ModalitiesRehabilitation

Central Study Contacts

Francesco Cerritelli, MS, DO

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
expanded access
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 10, 2013

First Posted

July 18, 2013

Last Updated

May 19, 2014

Record last verified: 2014-05